Python Software Engineer

Job Description

Cboe Europe is seeking a Python Software Engineer. As part of a small, talented development team, you will help build and expand the data pipeline and event streaming functionality of the largest equities exchange in Europe, as well as our trade reporting facility and other platforms. You will work closely with business development and sales, designing and building reliable, testable Python systems to support trading operations.

• Work closely with our business development and sales teams to develop innovative new products and features for our exchanges.
• Design and build highly reliable, highly testable Python systems to support Cboe Europe’s trading operations.
• Contribute to complex projects, including analyzing requirements and implementing new features.
• Collaborate closely with other developers in Europe and the United States.
• Participate in various R&D projects to identify and implement promising new technologies.
• Debug complicated engineering and operational problems.
• Provide operational support for Cboe Europe’s trading systems by participating in a production support rota, responding to incidents in line with Cboe’s Incident Management and Response processes, and contributing to post‑mortem analyses and follow‑up actions.

• Solid Python knowledge.
• A commitment to writing testable, maintainable code.
• Knowledge of SQL and an ability to compose complex queries.
• Basic Linux knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• Highly preferred:
  Experience with TDD, BDD or other testing methodologies.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with Postgre
  
  SQL and Snowflake.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with Web Frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with event streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with data pipeline platforms such as Apache Airflow.
• Preferred:
  Familiarity with Java.

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for over achievement.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance for employees and their families which includes dental cover (taxable benefit).
• Cboe pays for employee access to a private GP service (face-to-face or phone consultations).
• Life and long-term illness insurance for stability and peace of mind.
• EAP - service to help employees deal with personal problems that might adversely impact work performance, health and well-being.
• Enhanced paid parental and adoption leave.
• Cboe offers pension contributions up to 7% of base salary – no employee contribution required.
• Class Pass Corporate Membership providing access to on-demand, live-stream and in-person fitness and wellness classes (taxable benefit).
• 25 days holiday per year for full-time employees, increasing with length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employee referral bonus programme.
• Complimentary lunch, snacks and drinks in any Cboe office.
• Paid tuition assistance and education opportunities.
• Generous charitable giving company match.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to communities.

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